| NH, MA, CT and FL work the same in this particular instance. (I submit that in many other jurisdictions it is the same.) The petitioner (e.g., those wanting to be the AIF or have one appointed), petitions the court for a hearing. The court will appoint a Guardian ad litem (a person who is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of a child or incompetent adult in any proceeding where the court deems it is necessary to appoint such a person) if the respondent does not have their own representation. The court may then issue a decree of Guardianship or Conservatorship, depending on the court and the powers being granted. |
